We said we would experience life, fairy, how did you become real?

"I'll go redo it for you." Bai Ruxue ran to the kitchen again.

The second meal Bai Ruxue cooked was alright.

However, when Bai Ruxue ate, she seemed lost in thought, shoveling rice into her mouth bit by bit, forgetting to pick up any other dishes.

While washing the dishes, Bai Ruxue broke two plates.

When hanging clothes to dry, Bai Ruxue would pick them up and place them on the clothesline, then take them down from the clothesline and put them in a basin.

so repeatedly.

While cleaning the yard, she swept one spot over and over again.

Xiao Mo was certain that she had something on her mind.

As night fell, after dinner, Bai Ruxue didn't go back to her room to sleep. Instead, she sat in the courtyard, looking up at the stars.

Xiao Mo walked out of the room, picked up a book, and gently patted Bai Ruxue's head.

Bai Ruxue was startled, and gave Xiao Mo a coquettish glare with her peach blossom eyes: "You scared me to death! What are you doing?"

"I was just asking you what's wrong. You've been looking so listless all day. Tell me, what happened?" Xiao Mo asked, feigning seriousness.

"I...I didn't." Bai Ruxue turned her head away.

"Really not?"

"Really not!"

"Never mind if you don't have me, sigh," Xiao Mo sighed. "I thought I was very important to you, that you would tell me everything. It seems I was just being presumptuous."

Just as Xiao Mo turned away in disappointment to go back to his room, Bai Ruxue gently pinched the hem of Xiao Mo's clothes.

The woman lowered her head and whispered, "No...it's not like that."

"Then why didn't you tell me?"

"I...I..." Bai Ruxue hesitated, almost burying her head in her chest.

Xiao Mo wasn't in a hurry; he simply waited for her answer.

"Xiao Mo." The girl seemed to have mustered all her courage, raised her head, and asked nervously, "The magistrate wants to marry his daughter to you, is that right?"

"How did you know?" Xiao Mo was taken aback.

"I...I heard about it!" Bai Ruxue's eyes flickered. "Are you going to marry her?"

"Does Miss Bai think I should marry her?"

Bai Ruxue lowered her head again and fell silent, her small hands gently rubbing the hem of his clothes.

After a long silence, the woman's voice was as soft as an evening breeze: "I...I don't want you to marry her."

"fool."

Xiao Mo pinched the woman's fair and tender face.

"Then I will not marry her."

Chapter 39 I think, Ruxue, you should leave.

Ever since Bai Ruxue learned that Xiao Mo would not marry the county magistrate's daughter, she has reverted to being a carefree young girl.

Bai Ruxue is always lively and energetic, even humming a little tune while cooking.

Actually, Xiao Mo never intended to marry the county magistrate's daughter.

Xiao Mo wanted to politely decline Magistrate Sun's offer, but Magistrate Sun interrupted him, telling him not to rush into agreeing and to think it over.

Xiao Mo didn't say much at the time, he just thought he would visit Magistrate Sun in a couple of days to thank him for his kindness.

Today, after arriving at Magistrate Sun's residence, Xiao Mo politely declined Magistrate Sun's invitation.

Although Magistrate Sun felt it was a pity, he could understand, since Xiao Mo had said that he already had a woman he loved.

Therefore, Magistrate Sun did not discuss the marriage agreement again, but instead discussed scholarship and some matters of the court with Xiao Mo, intending to impart some knowledge about being an official.

In Magistrate Sun's view, Xiao Mo's entry into the imperial court as an official was a foregone conclusion.

Because Magistrate Sun later heard that Xiao Mo's success in passing the provincial examination this time was due to the appreciation of that Mr. Zhang.

Mr. Zhang is a highly respected and accomplished scholar. Although he is now a sinecure official, he wields great influence in the imperial court, and even the current prime minister is his disciple.

"Xiao Mo, once you arrive in the capital, you should go to Elder Zhang's residence to present your visiting card as soon as possible," Magistrate Sun advised.

"Mr. Zhang?" Xiao Mo asked, puzzled.

"It is the old gentleman Zhang Qianzhi, now a Hanlin scholar and also a chief priest of the Confucian Academy," Magistrate Sun said, stroking his beard. "This time, your title of Jieyuan was recommended by Mr. Zhang."

"Then it is certainly appropriate to pay a visit."

Xiao Mo nodded.

“However, you don’t need to be too eager to curry favor with him, otherwise you will only displease Mr. Zhang. Just pay him a visit, have a cup of tea, and express your gratitude for his help,” Magistrate Sun said.

"I understand, thank you for your guidance, Magistrate." Xiao Mo bowed.

"Haha, this is hardly a suggestion. I'll still need Lord Xiao's guidance in the future," Magistrate Sun said, raising his wine cup.

Xiao Mo simply smiled slightly and raised his wine glass as well.

"Blanch goji berries, longan, mushrooms, and old hen cut into pieces."

Meanwhile, at home, Bai Ruxue was making chicken soup for Xiao Mo.

"Simmer over low heat for one last hour, and it's done!"

Bai Ruxue clapped her hands happily and put the ceramic lid back on.

She tended the small fire in the stove while looking out into the yard, waiting for Xiao Mo to return.

Half an hour later, Xiao Mo did not return, but a woman came to the courtyard gate instead.

The woman looked ethereal and otherworldly, holding a whisk in her hand and wearing a Taoist robe: "Miss, may I ask for a bowl of water?"

"Of course it's possible."

Bai Ruxue did not refuse and quickly fetched a bowl of water for the female Taoist priest.

While the female Taoist priest was drinking water, Bai Ruxue carefully observed the woman and thought she was really beautiful.

"Thank you, young lady." After finishing his drink in one gulp, the Taoist priest handed back the clay bowl and then fixed his gaze on Bai Ruxue.

Bai Ruxue blinked and tilted her head to ask, "Immortal Master, is there something you need?"

"Nothing's wrong."

The Taoist priest shook his head.

"I am an elder of the Tianxuan Sect named Fuchen. My young lady is exceptionally talented and has some affinity for immortality. I wonder if she would be willing to cultivate with me on the mountain?"

“Huh? Cultivation? I’m not going.” Bai Ru quickly waved her hand. “I still have someone to take care of. Without me, there will be no one to cook for him.”

The Taoist priest smiled and said, "Young lady, there's no rush to answer. You can think it over carefully. With your talent, it would be a real pity if you didn't cultivate. I'll come back in two days."

After speaking, the Taoist priest bowed, turned around and stepped into the sky, disappearing without a trace in an instant.

Bai Ruxue stood at the gate of the courtyard with bright eyes.

It was the first time she had ever seen someone fly.

As the sun was about to set, Xiao Mo returned home.

"Xiao Mo, you're back! Come here quickly, I've made you some chicken soup."

Upon seeing Xiao Mo return, Bai Ruxue quickly prepared a bowl of chicken soup and placed it in front of him.

"Hmm, I'm hungry too." Xiao Mo sat on the stone table, took a sip of chicken soup. The soup was rich but not greasy, and full of flavor.

It has to be said that Bai Ruxue's cooking skills are getting better and better.

"Is it good?" Bai Ruxue sat in front of Xiao Mo, resting her chin on her hands, her charming peach blossom eyes curving as she looked at Xiao Mo.

"It tastes good." Xiao Mo nodded.

"If you like it, drink more." Bai Ruxue put two more pieces of chicken into his bowl. "There's only this chicken soup tonight, nothing else. You have to finish this chicken tonight."

"So what are you going to eat?" Xiao Mo asked.

"I ate all the leftovers from lunch; it would be a waste not to," Bai Ruxue said matter-of-factly.

Xiao Mo: "."

"Eat quickly, the chicken soup won't taste good if it gets cold." Bai Ruxue poured him another bowl.

"You should eat some too, I can't finish it all by myself," Xiao Mo said.

Bai Ruxue shook her head: "I'm not hungry."

"You still have to eat a couple of bites, otherwise it'll be a waste."

"Alright then, but you have to feed me, ah," Bai Ruxue opened her small mouth, revealing her pink tongue.

Xiao Mo could only pick up a piece of meat and put it into her mouth.

Bai Ruxue chewed happily, feeling that the food Xiao Mo fed her tasted better.

"By the way, Xiao Mo, a female Taoist priest just came to our courtyard."

"Taoist priest?"

"Mmm." Bai Ruxue nodded. "She's very beautiful. She said she comes from the Tianxuan Sect and is an elder. She said I have a destiny to become an immortal and wants to take me to cultivate."

"Ok?"

Xiao Mo was somewhat surprised.

He had heard of the Tianxuan Sect.

Tianxuan Sect is the largest sect in the Qi Kingdom. It is a prestigious and righteous sect with an excellent reputation in the mortal world. Moreover, it is said that it teaches without discrimination, and as long as you have a heart for seeking the Dao, even demons will be taught.

There is even a female elder within the Tianxuan Sect whose true form is a Vermilion Bird.

Xiao Mo thought the other person's request for water was a pretense.

It must have been that he happened to pass by and saw the exceptionally talented white snake, Bai Ruxue, and wanted to take her as his disciple.

"So, did you agree?" Xiao Mo asked, looking up.

"No way," Bai Ruxue waved her hand. "If I leave, who will take care of you?"

Xiao Mo lowered his head, stirring the oil in the bowl with his spoon.

"What's wrong with Xiao Mo? Why aren't you eating? There's still more than half a pot left." Bai Ruxue asked when she saw Xiao Mo stop eating.

"Ru Xue." Xiao Mo raised his head and looked directly into Bai Ru Xue's eyes. "If you didn't need to take care of me, would you go to Tianxuan Sect?"

"Huh?" Bai Ruxue was slightly taken aback, her eyes trembling as she looked at Xiao Mo. "Xiao Mo, what... what do you mean?"

"Ru Xue, such a rare opportunity to become a celestial being is rare. I think it's time for you to leave, Ru Xue."

Chapter 40 The Immortal Path Without You Is Not the Path I Want to Walk

"I'm not going!"

Upon hearing that Xiao Mo wanted her to go to the Tianxuan Sect to cultivate, Bai Ruxue immediately stood up.

“Ru Xue, you have a talent for cultivation. You shouldn’t be confined to such a small place. You have a much wider world to explore.”

"But I love it here!"

"Ru Xue, listen to me."

"I won't listen! I won't listen!"

The woman covered her ears and shook her head repeatedly.

"Xiao Mo! You're a big jerk!"

Bai Ruxue wiped away her tears and ran out of the courtyard.

"Like snow."

Xiao Mo called out, but Bai Ruxue had already disappeared into the twilight.